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DAZN News Daily Round-Up: Eubank Jr. eyes Nigeria comeback, Stevenson backs Roach
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DAZN News rounds up the biggest boxing stories on Thursday, July 9.
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Eubank Jr. eyes Nigeria comeback
Chris Eubank Jr. is expected to mount his comeback this December in Nigeria, in what would be his first bout for over a year.
The Briton has not fought since a wide unanimous decision loss to Conor Benn in their London rematch this past November.
In the aftermath of a heavy defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Eubank Jr. suggested he would not rush back into the ring.
Now, it appears the star will return on the African continent, with The Ring suggesting that a major clash will be in store for him.
Moloney pens Zuffa terms
Ex-bantamweight champion Jason Moloney has become the latest former world champion to pen terms with Zuffa Boxing.
The Australian, who previously reigned as WBO champion, is a former Naoya Inoue rival and decorated contender to boot.
At 35 and with his career likely in the twilight stages, however, the star has made the decision to take terms with Zuffa next.
It helps bolster the promotion's portfolio of names as they continue to lock towards a shake-up of the existing boxing model.
Stevenson backs Roach to win
Shakur Stevenson believes Lamont Roach will outgun William Zepeda in their WBC lightweight title battle when the two meet.
The former, who defeated the latter for the crown before switching divisions, is a man in hot demand right now among his rivals.
But that has not stopped him from weighing in on the impending bout between two other top contenders, which takes place next month.
For his money, Stevenson took to social media to back Roach for the win - and went so far as to suggest it will be a wide win too.
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